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Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The bullpen’s problems are entirely because of middle relief Since last Friday, the Cardinals have played in close games in just about every game. And Ryan Helsley pitched in the only one that didn’t end up being a close game. Though it was a close game until the top of the 9th. Having an elite closer really doesn’t mean much if … [Read more...] about How can the Cardinals fix the bullpen?

Eli White with an 8th inning, 3-run HR gives Braves the win | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The road trip ends with a thud Game Result Miles Mikolas bobs and weaves for 6 shutout innings, leaving a 1-0 nothing game for the bullpen to carry home. A blown save by King and a late 3-run homer off Fernandez seals the outcome. That last at-bat has been the toughest, so far. … [Read more...] about Game Recap – Apr 23 – Cardinals give away game late, lose to Braves 4-1

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images It seems to be something about home sickness, maybe? Or maybe April stats are a mirage. The 2025 Cardinals have had themselves some trouble on the road. The road can be a dangerous place, with random events, loss of sleep, and gas station food. There can even be stretches with no gasoline, car wrecks, road rage, and the aforementioned … [Read more...] about The Cardinals do the splits on the road, but Winn again

Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Losing streak: snapped Thanks to scoring eight unanswered runs, and six over the final two innings, the Cardinals (10-14) snapped its five-game losing streak by beating the Braves (9-14) 10-4 Tuesday night at Truist Park. The Cards’ offense owes a big debt of gratitude to the bullpen tonight. The combination of Matz, Leahy, and Helsely only … [Read more...] about Cards Score 8 Unanswered to Beat Braves 10-4